Nursing Licensure
What requirements must I fulfill in order to obtain a nursing license? This may vary by state, but according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the minimum requirements for both RN and LPN candidates are: · You must graduate, or provide verification of completion and eligibility for graduation, from a state-approved program. ... What are State Boards of Nursing? State Boards of Nursing are the governmental agencies in charge of setting guidelines for nursing licensure and practice. The State Boards of Nursing are responsible for evaluating nursing license applications, for administering the licensure exams, and for making sure that licensed nurses operate according to the ethical and legal guidelines that the State Board has established in accordance with the federal government. ... The National Council Licensure Examination is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice. ... According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the NCLEX covers the following "categories of client needs": · Safe, Effective Care Environment o Management of Care o Safety and Infection Control · Health Promotion and Maintenance o Growth and Development Through the Life Span o Prevention and Early Detection of Disease · Psychosocial Integrity o Coping and Adaptation o Psychosocial Adaptation · Physiological Integrity o Basic Care and Comfort o Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies o Reduction of Risk Potential o Physiological Adaptation What must I do to become eligible to take the NCLEX? In order to take the NCLEX, you must apply for nursing license from your state board of nursing. ... Once youve applied for a license from your state board of nursing, you will receive an NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin in the mail. ... Once your state board of nursing has verified your eligibility to take the NCLEX, you will receive an Authorization to Take the Test (ATT), along with a list of testing centers and instructions for how to schedule an appointment to take the examination. ... It will take about a month for your state board of nursing to mail you the results of your exam. ... If you fail the test, your state board of nursing will mail you a diagnostic profile that will outline both the areas of knowledge in which your performance was satisfactory and the areas in which it was not. ... Each state has a Board of Nursing which is responsible for setting requirements and licensing nurses who practice in that state. ... To earn an RN license, you must pass a comprehensive nursing examination, called the NCLEX, which is administered by each state. But to qualify to sit for the NCLEX exam, you must first complete a nursing education program that is approved by your states Board of Nursing. Many states also require continuing education after you are licensed to keep your nursing license current. ... There are three options: a Hospital Diploma program, an Associates Degree in Nursing, or a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. To understand the differences between these different options, see the Q&A on Choosing the Nursing School Thats Right for You. What are typical prerequisites for nursing school? ... 25, depending on the school · 3 years of math, including geometry and algebra II · 3 years of science, including biology and chemistry · 4 years of English · 2 years of foreign language Most BSN programs at 4 year colleges require you to first apply to the college or university in general, and then after completing prerequisite courses at the school you apply to the nursing program specifically. ... While All Nursing Schools does not provide financial aid information, there is a wide range of information easily available by searching the internet. ... Types of Nursing Programs LPN-to-BSN This program offers the licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) the opportunity to attain the BSN degree in just four academic semesters.